Antique Engraving "The Virgin and Child" – After Carlo Maratti (1625–1713), Engraved by Joseph-Gabriel Tourny, from the Royal Collection

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This exquisite antique engraving titled "The Virgin and Child" presents a serene and tender depiction of the Madonna lovingly watching … Read more This exquisite antique engraving titled "The Virgin and Child" presents a serene and tender depiction of the Madonna lovingly watching over the sleeping Christ child. The image is based on a painting by the renowned Italian Baroque artist Carlo Maratti, whose idealized religious compositions were widely admired across Europe. This engraving captures the soft modeling and flowing drapery characteristic of Maratti’s devotional style.

Artist: After Carlo Maratti (also spelled Maratta, 1625–1713)
Engraver: Joseph-Gabriel Tourny (French, 1817–1880)
Title: The Virgin and Child
Medium: Steel engraving on paper
Inscription: “Carlo Maratti, Pinxt” (lower left), “J Tourny, Sculp” (lower right)
Publisher: From the picture in the Royal Collection (19th-century British publication), 1860
Condition: Excellent image clarity with soft age toning; minor foxing in lower margin, not affecting the image.
Dimensions: 24,8x20,8 cms

This engraving would make a fine addition to any collection of sacred art, antique religious prints, or Baroque reproductions. See less